THE HUB

This year’s Oscar race has been wild . At the start of the season, I thought a lot of the winners were pretty much locked in. But after several award shows, surprise wins and some genuine shocks along the way, this race has become incredibly unpredictable. Trying to figure out who’s actually going to win on the night has been stressful , to say the least. With that said, here are my final predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards. 2026 Oscars Predictions Category Nominees Final

Hollywood woke up to chaos, celebration, and more than a few group chats exploding as the full Oscar nominations for 2026 dropped and one film immediately separated itself from the pack. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners didn’t just lead the nominations; it obliterated the competition with a record-breaking 16 nods , becoming the most-nominated film of the year and the clear main character of awards season. With Conan O’Brien set to return as host on March 15, airing at 7 p.m. ET on A

There are few mornings more chaotic in Hollywood than Oscar nominations announcement day . It’s the annual moment when champagne corks pop in some living rooms while publicists quietly close blinds in others. The unveiling of the 98th Academy Awards nominations marks the true start of awards season madness, transforming months of buzz, speculation, and “anonymous” insider chatter into cold, hard lists. Live Presentation Begins Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:30 a.m. PST / 8:30